The country, which consists of almost a thousand islands, has now become a popular holiday destination. The pioneers of natural beauty were lovers of active recreation on the water. The climate of the country allows you to relax here all year round. The white sandy beaches of Malaysia, surrounded by blue water, have become a heavenly place during a planned trip to the hot tropics. Lost among the sea waves, the islands have preserved unique pristine places among the impenetrable jungle, endless coral accumulations, secrets on the mysterious seabed. Among them there are uninhabited and islands with organized resort areas. To choose a holiday destination in Malaysia, it is proposed to use the following information.
Blue Lagoon, Perhentian Islands
Perhentian Islands – This is a small group of islands in the northeast direction of Malaysia. Two of them are inhabited: Perhentian Besar (more expensive for recreation), Perhentian Kesil (popular with young people). Lush vegetation is located near the beaches. An important difference between the islands is the fact that they are closed to tourists during the winter season from late October to February. Many hotels open in April.
There are few beach areas on the islands. The main part of the coast is covered with stone boulders, protected by rocks. You can get here by boats coming from the pier of the city of Kuala Bksut. They bring vacationers to their own pier of a particular hotel. In case of his absence, you have to transfer to a small boat and go for an additional fee of about 2 MYR per passenger. Among them are the following beach areas.
Not far from the city of Port Dickson is the most picturesque area of the Blue Lagoon with Cape Tanjung Tuan, where an old lighthouse towers, helping ships in the Gulf of Malacca. The recreation area is considered the best on the islands. In addition to wonderful natural conditions, a good tourist infrastructure has been created here. Hotels with international level service have been built nearby. There are no cafes, restaurants, hotels directly on the beach.
To relax in this quiet, cozy place, you need to use a boat taxi every day. During a lazy holiday, you can lie under umbrellas on sun loungers, go diving, snorkeling, rent a boat. Take a walk along the pristine paths of the green forest, go to the Bay of Monkeys, a reserve of migratory birds. The blue sea, white sand, silence attract huge sea turtles here to lay their eggs. You can't see them. The recreation area is closed to the public at this time. But it will be very nice to get to know them in depth.
Teluk Pauh Beach at Perhentian Island Resort, Perhentian Islands
The Perhentian Island Resort is well known to vacationers. It is located on the east coast of Perhentian Besar, half an hour drive from the Kuala Besut pier. From the balconies of wooden bungalows you can see a wonderful coastal strip of sand, the turquoise sea. Access to it is allowed to everyone, despite belonging to the hotel. The passage is carried out along long stairs that run along the sea and connect the beaches of the island. The length of the coastal zone is 400 m.
Even during high tides, part of it remains free of water and suitable for recreation. The entrance to the sea is gentle, with a sandy bottom, without sharp stones. On the opposite side, the strip of land is protected by picturesque mountains covered with jungles and tropical plants. Vacationers can take part in diving, exciting fishing. At the same time, meet huge sea turtles, many beautiful fish, thickets of corals. Play volleyball, football. In the coastal zone there is a hotel pier, which has become the hallmark of the islands.
Flora Bay, Perhentian Islands
The island does not have a rich tourist infrastructure. Sometimes it seems that this is a forgotten natural paradise. You can get here only by boat or from a nearby beach along the barely noticeable paths of the impenetrable jungle. Numerous animals (monkeys, monitor lizards, chipmunks, squirrels) calmly accompany tourists. During a trip to the beach area of a small hotel, you have the opportunity to walk along interesting wooden bridges, piers that go far from the coast and equipped viewing platforms.
Swimmers can use the necessary equipment and explore the coast along the steep cliffs surrounding the island, the turquoise bay. From May to September, a calm sea without high waves, the sun reigns here, creating the necessary conditions for a beach holiday, diving, snorkeling (boat excursions to neighboring islands). For the picturesque view, the coast of the Perhentian Islands is often called the “Malaysian bounty”. Fans of nightlife should get to the beaches of Long Beach, Coral Beach.
Monkey Beach, Tioman
A small piece of land (shaped like the body of a sleeping dragon and almost invisible on the tourist map), is one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world. The purest coastline covered with white sand, huge shaggy palm trees, blooming tropical plants, numerous waterfalls create a special atmosphere of relaxation.
Only a few hundred local residents live in seven small settlements. Of the modern amenities, there are several cafes, shops, an airport, small hotels. You can stay in the bungalows of the local population. But it's worth it to visit one of the best diving spots. Divers around the world consider the island their paradise. At the same time, the following areas on the coast are available for summer holidays.
A deserted, almost wild beach, surrounded by thickets of tropical trees, is located in the northern part of the island between the villages of Salang, Air Batang. The nearest hotel is located in the village of Salang. They go to the beach area on foot along the coast, go by ferry (Bluewater Express for 2 hours one way) or along a very difficult path through thickets of primeval jungle. You can get to a cozy, beautiful beach at the Naban pier.
There are many private tuk tuk (motorbike) drivers offering a 10 minute and 30 baht transfer. A small number of people, soft white sand, gentle, warm waves give a beach holiday a special pleasure. Here you can also rent any sports equipment for entertainment on the water, under water. For a fee, you can ride a boat, scooter, banana all day, participate in interesting trips to the underwater kingdom. Some complications are created by the sheer number of monkeys. Here they feel like masters of the coast, do what they want.
Juara, Tioman
The coastal zone of the South China Sea, stretching for a distance of almost 2 km near a small village, is a place for secluded recreation for people who have gone away from the hustle and bustle of cities. The village perched between rocks, a beautiful lagoon, a turtle nursery in the southern part of the coast. A mysterious path begins next to it, running through the impenetrable jungle to the beautiful waterfalls of the island. All this can be seen in between lazy lounging on a wonderful beach.
And to fully enjoy fun entertainment on the water. While snorkeling, you can even get to know the big turtles, say hello to dolphins, see a shark swimming almost nearby and, like an unknown sea creature, swim among the coral thickets, admiring their inhabitants. The abundance of marine life, excellent visibility at depth have made these places in Malaysia popular with divers around the world. The historical past of the island has filled its bottom with the remains of warships, the interest in which does not decrease over the years.
Salang, Thioman
This place is the last stop of the ferries going to the island. All roads leading to settlements, recreation areas on the coast start here. Namely, in this village, which grew up on the shores of a beautiful bay, you can completely plunge into the world of traditions, architecture, customs, and cultural features of the island life of Malaysia. Moreover, to do this in the intervals between rest on one of the best beaches of the island. A long pier, a freshwater lagoon divides it into two different parts: on the northern side of the coastal strip there are many stones, a shallow shore, not used for swimming during high tides.
The southern part is characterized by particularly clear water, soft white sand. Numerous diving routes start at this point and lead to the neighboring islands. Dives are conducted under the guidance of instructors from schools located in the village. It should be noted that over 20 points for diving training are organized on the island. You can see the full panorama of the beautiful bay, the sea while walking along the path leading to the mountains and starting on the southern outskirts of the village.
Paya, Thioman
The recreation area is located in a small village adorned with the highest mountain peak of the island. Paya means “swamp” in Malay. But this is not a bottomless quagmire, but a beautiful place on the coast, bordered by a huge coral reef. There are no passages cut through for moorings among them, and it is easier to get to the wild coast from other, more settled places. The main place to stay in the town is the Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort. Frequent guests in it are the Chinese, Malays. The beautiful deserted beach is available for swimming at low tide.
Like all the beaches of the island, diving is considered the main entertainment here, a lazy rest among the white sand, clear, blue sea. The infrastructure of the recreation area is minimal: several cheap warungs, shops, cafes, sightseeing points, sports equipment rental services. Near all ends of the beach area, paths are marked, paths leading through the jungle to other recreation areas. you can walk along them and see unusual animals, plants of a pristine tropical paradise.
Air-Batang, Tioman
The fishing village of the island is a popular tourist destination and has the most developed infrastructure. There are several resort places with hotels, restaurants, places for entertainment. This was determined by the relatively simple possibility of arriving in a village located on the path of ferry traffic along the western coast. Convenient, interesting places for exciting diving, scuba diving and snorkeling have been formed in the pier area. The seabed is sandy, there are separate rocky areas. It is convenient to visit the beaches by staying in an inexpensive hotel, a bungalow near the shore.
It is not necessary to book a place many days before the trip. At any time of the year, finding a place to live here is not a problem. Choosing an expensive hotel, all actions must be carried out in advance. The main thing to remember is that during the rainy season (from November to February), many hotels on the island do not work. At this time, you should not come to the island with amazing nature, strive to conquer the peaks of its mountains “Donkey Ears”, “Dragon Horns” or learn the secrets of the inhabitants of the coral jungle.
Genting, Tioman
The name of the village means “Mountain Pass”. It is located on the coastal strip, bounded by dark granite boulders, hills with steep slopes covered with lush vegetation. Near the village there is a recreation area covered with golden silk sand. The village has several shops, cafes, restaurants, a clinic, a mosque, cozy cottages, and a hotel. Beautiful wooden bridges are built in all places where mountain streams, small rivers rush into the ocean.
It is the third largest settlement on the island. Ferries here make the first stop when moving along the coast. The main entertainment during a beach holiday is snorkeling and diving. The necessary equipment can be rented from rental services in all recreation areas. for convenient access to the shore, special paths have been cut through the thickets of corals. At low tide, they are often used for safe sailing. There is a hiking trail around the village. You can ride a bicycle along it, carefully avoiding numerous monkeys and monitor lizards.
Tekek, Tioman
The most civilized recreation area of the island. Airport, marina, duty-free shops, ATM, popular hotel Berjaya, several diving centers. Golden sand, blue sea, sandy bottom, numerous water activities await the guests of a small village. You can take the lessons of a novice diver under the guidance of experienced instructors. A feature of rest in this place of the island is unusual (most often difficult) hiking routes.
Special trails are made here through the impenetrable jungle to beautiful places in the central part of the island. Fans of active types of recreation can overpower them. The most difficult is the seven-kilometer path to the village of Juara. On the path they will meet cheerful and a little arrogant monkeys, monitor lizards, squirrels, bright tropical birds. To stay in well-appointed rooms, it is necessary to take advantage of the possibility of booking a room in advance.
Black Beach, Langkawi
Langkawi is a modern resort created on an archipelago consisting of 99 islands. Extended recreation areas stretch along the coast, equipped with excellent infrastructure. In the city (translated from the Malay language means “red eagle”), many modern hotels, restaurants, and business centers have been built. Here is the world's best oceanarium “Underwater World” and many interesting natural monuments that interest vacationers on cozy beaches, of which there are more than 20 on the island.
There are many beach areas on our planet with red, gray, green, black, golden, snow-white sand. This is envy from the composition of the nearby soil, the activity of volcanoes. In the northern part of the island of Langkawi there is a small (about 20 meters) area of the coastal zone, covered with black mineral granules. This is not a gift from an ancient eruption of an underground hell, but small particles of tourmaline, ilmenite (found in lunar rock), brought by rain from the surrounding mountains.
Complete information for tourists about the origin of black sand is on the stands on the shore. The recreation area is not among the best places for swimming, water entertainment. You can walk along the coast, look at the fishing pier, walk through the mangroves. Rent a boat (cost is RM200 for the whole day) and drive to the crocodile cave, see how the eagles are fed. On the beach there is a playground interesting for children. Here you can build magical black castles.
Burau Bay, Langkawi
Most of the developed places for recreation on the island are located in its western part. Among them are the famous resort areas of Langkawi Chenang, Tengah, Burau Bay. On the latter there are modern hotels for an expensive holiday in Malaysia. Its best beaches are owned by hotels and access is limited, especially in the evening. The most convenient passage is organized through the Mutiara Burau Bay Hotel. This is a complex of beautiful one-story buildings located in the beach, snow-white area.
Resting here, all kinds of entertainment on the water are available, walks to neighboring islands, along the beautiful surroundings of the coast. The resort with a magnificent private beach, its own rainforest area provides a unique opportunity for a relaxing family holiday away from the noise of civilization. Fans of nightlife can safely go, for example, to the capital city of Kuah. Tropical vegetation, virgin jungle side by side with a snow-white strip of land, calling for walks, lazy stay under the hot sun.
Tanjun Rhu, Langkawi
The public recreation area is located in the northern part of the island away from the popular tourist spots of Langkawi. Most often, wildlife lovers come here. Ancient limestone caves, bizarre rocks, secluded sea bays surround a wide coastal strip with white sand. Conventionally, the recreation area is divided into two parts. Both are modern resort complexes Tanjung Rh, Four Seasons. A quiet, shallow beach with a gentle slope into the sea, a sandy bottom is suitable for families with children. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
Not far from the coastal zone are the famous mangrove swamps, filled with their own special life. Excursions to pristine places start from these places. Pulau Chaban Island is visible in the distance. At low tide, you can approach it on foot or by a rented boat. The island is convenient for snorkeling. In the resort area there are several shops, restaurants, cafes.
Date Bay, Langkawi
This is the name of a secluded bay of the island, located on the western part of the Temurun Waterfall. On its shore there are several recreation areas for wealthy tourists. Luxurious hotels and the famous Malaysian golf course make it a popular destination for guests from different countries. The golf club occupies a large area of protected tropical forest. The unique landscape of the surroundings, frozen between the sea and the mountains, endow the recreation area with an unusual atmosphere of silence and comfort.
Fans of water entertainment can do it for as long as they like, renting the necessary equipment. The famous cable car of the island is very close. It is possible to drive along it, stop at the observation decks. Take a look from above at the snow-white strips of land next to the blue sea, impenetrable jungle and unusual waterfalls hidden among stone cliffs. Having settled in a modern luxury hotel, you can swim in the sea, in the pool or in the purest stream of the Temurun waterfall, located not far from the golf course.
Tengkorak, Langkawi
“Beach of the Sand Skulls”, as the locals call it, is located far from the noisy tourist routes. A small piece of coastal land is considered one of the most beautiful recreation areas on the island. The nearby park comes alive on weekends from the merry laughter of vacationers. There is a small cozy place next to the main recreation area, to which stone steps lead. Sun loungers, umbrellas, paid toilets, showers, gazebos, sports equipment rental service are included in the services offered by the beach administration.
Among the white sand, sharp pieces of seashells often come across. We must be careful and do not forget about shoes. The recreation area is located next to the Datai Resort. On the way to it there is an interesting crocodile farm, rock formations of an unusual shape. To relax on a private Tengkorake, you need to buy an entrance ticket at the time of passing through the hotel. There are no small cafes for a snack here. Food taken with you must be protected from thieving monkeys. There are a lot of them here.
Coke, Langkawi
The beach area is located in an expensive resort area. The well-groomed clean (western) coast is popular with locals and visitors to the island. Nearby are two small man-made islands that serve as a mooring for boats. Shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, spa center are located within walking distance. The famous cable car leading to the top of Mount Mat Chinchang, which adorns the coast, passes very close by.
There are waterfalls Telaga Tujuh, Telaga Harbor Park, East Village. Here you can see the traditions of the life of local residents, go through numerous shops with duty-free service. Entrance to the village without payment. Rest on a 700 m, wide strip by the sea with accommodation in a modern hotel is the best option for a family trip. The island of Langkawi is small. Diving enthusiasts can take a ferry to any of its places, such as the Palau Payar Marine Park, located on the same coast. Here is the most beautiful atoll of the Strait of Malacca.
Chenang, oh. Langkawi
The snow-white stretch of coast called Chenang is also located on the already familiar island of Langkawi, just 25 km from the town of Kuah. If you prefer an active holiday, you will love this resort, which includes a whole range of entertainment spots. It has everything to diversify the daytime and evening life of the resort guests – bars, an aquarium, clubs. Well, hotels will be able to offer conditions for living for every taste.
The length of the beach does not exceed a couple of kilometers, but this is quite enough to make vacationers feel comfortable. The entrance to the sea is gentle, and the water itself is transparent. For admirers of snorkeling, there is an island nearby, where all the conditions for this exciting pastime are created. And if you want to see how the natives live, welcome to Laman Padi Park, where you can not only walk through the rice fields, but also get acquainted with the unique technology of rice cultivation.
Taaras, Redang
Redang – the island is part of the marine protected area of Malaysia. It is forbidden to fish here, to damage the thickets of corals. Among them is the largest coral on the planet – Mashroom Coral. The island preserves the ecosystem created by nature. Every year you can observe the migration of shellless turtles here. For divers, the island is a real paradise, allowing you to wander among barracudas, sea urchins, huge stingrays. Tourists are offered special zones with expensive modern hotels and the necessary infrastructure. It's expensive, but worth it. Any foreign traveler will be charged an environmental fee of 30 MYR. For non-Malaysian children: 15 MYR.
Guests of the 5-star hotel of the same name are allowed to go to the private beach. A snow-white strip of land, surrounded by a turquoise sea and unusually lush, beautiful palm trees. Through the impeccably clear water of a cozy bay, you can see colorful fish, mollusks, and other inhabitants. To see them, you do not need to sail on a boat, you just need to enter the water. At the same time, remember that among the bright harmless fish you can see the dangerous fish Trigger fish. It is especially good to swim in clear water at high tide in the absence of waves. The low tide helps the safe invasion of kids with their parents on the beautiful sea.
In a hotel with an original design, a beach with numerous attractions, a special range of services for children, excellent service, the time of rest flies very quickly. Often a quiet place, hidden from the invasion of tourists, is called the “little treasure” of the island. On the coast there are many places for hiking, participating in excursions. It must be taken into account that it is impossible to find cheap housing here. For the hotel you have to pay about $ 300 per day.
Simpan, Redang
Lovers of extreme types of tourism come here. The wild beach, the lack of infrastructure elements and the extraordinary sea, with tropical nature, attract with their mystery. Here, indeed, you can test your physical fitness, enjoy the silence, solitude. The coral thickets look like an impenetrable jungle. Among them settled colorful fish and a huge number of turtles. They are here everywhere. Just like monkeys in tropical trees.
Having settled in one of the Redang hotels, you can come here at night. Having descended under the water, one might think that all the marine inhabitants have sailed to this place. You can come to the island by ferry departing from the Merang Pier in Kuala Terengganu. Seats are available upon prior request. This beach is considered the number 2 recreation area on the island, and a trip here is called the dream of any diver.
Pangkor Laut, Fr. Pangkor
The local coast, which is called the Emerald Bay, was chosen by tourists back in 1994. And since that time, the beach has been included in the hundred of the best places for relaxing by the sea. Millionaires and celebrities from all over the world come here on vacation, so the only hotel is focused on clients with special needs. All year round, the air temperature does not drop below 28 degrees, and it is simply impossible not to fall in love with landscapes generously decorated with palm trees. But not everything is so smooth.
If you decide to indulge in a luxury holiday at Pangkor Laut, keep in mind the rainy season, which falls between November and February. There is nothing to do here at this time! From entertainment to tourists diving, yachting and speedboats, as well as a host of other sports related to water. You can go deep into the island and appreciate the diversity and uniqueness of the local flora and fauna with your own eyes.
Which one to choose for families with children
When planning a vacation with young children on the islands of Malaysia, the following points must be taken into account: living conditions, food, safety of swimming in the sea, the quality of beaches, the possibility of entertainment, quality rest conditions for adult family members. The best offers are the resorts of the islands of Langkawi, Penang. Having settled, for example, in Kuala Lumpur, you can drive over the bridge in a rented car and plunge into a tropical paradise next to a comfortable, snow-white beach. For children, an important point is meeting with unfamiliar animals, plants.
It's easy to make excursions, an independent trip to the Bird Park, Butterfly Park, Oceanarium, Deer Park. There are 7 wells to the waterfall, Rice Museum, Gua Chrita cave. Visit the ethnographic village of artisans Eir Khangat, famous for its hot springs and an amazing show with snakes and elephants. At all modern resorts for children, a special service is organized, including children's food, playrooms, swimming pools. At the same time, they can get acquainted with amazing lemurs, flying squirrels, and other harmless tropical animals, calmly walking around the territory of the hotels. At any time, parents can use the services of experienced nannies.
Best time to travel
The holiday season in a small exotic country lasts all year. The air temperature changes slightly, and only humidity due to tropical rains makes its own adjustments in choosing a place to live on the islands. Knowing the specific travel time, you can take into account the following information:
A beach paradise, interesting excursions, a sea of unknown fruits, unforgettable sea activities accompany vacationers on the distant islands of Malaysia.